General Campus Safety and Security Policies

The Daytona State Campus Safety Department provides security information, assistance,
and service to aid campus occupants in the protection process. Seminars are provided
upon request.The Campus Safety Department utilizes patrolling officers to observe and detect crimes
and threats on the main campus. Their function is primarily informational and advisory,
rather than regulatory. Campus Safety personnel are not police officers and are not
empowered as such. The primarily protective means used are restricting campus access
and use to only those authorized students, staff, and employees, or their guests,
for reasonable and safe purposes.

The actions taken by a person to increase security in his or her residence, vehicle,
or personal activity can prevent a crime by causing the perpetrator to think twice
and be deterred. Simple actions include:

REPORT SUSPICIOUS OR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY TO OUR DAYTONA STATE CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE.386-506-4500All calls will be investigated

REPORT ALL CRIMES & PROPERTY LOSSIn all instances of criminal occurrence, loss of property, assault, threat, injury,
or attempted crime, the Campus Safety Department must be contacted as soon as possible
in order to facilitate proper reporting and resource utilization and to record the
occurrence for further study and preventive action.To relay confidential information to Campus Safety, call 386-506-4500.

Calling the local police (911), then calling Campus Safety if danger is suspected
or if you are threatened.

When you are at home alone, pull shades or curtains after dark. If you let someone
in and then have second thoughts, be assertive and demand that the person leave or
leave yourself. Call a friend or neighbor to come over. Pretend you are not alone,
mention a friend or family member asleep in the next room. Anyone who refuses to leave
is a trespasser, and you should call the local police (911) to have them removed.

Make sure hallways, entrances, garages, and grounds are well lighted. Leave porch
lights on all night. When away from home for the night, or when you expect to return
after dark, leave an interior light on in a room or two with shades drawn. Leave a
television or radio on to give the impression that someone is at home. Install a peephole
in your door.

When someone is at your door, never open it until you know who is there. Repair and
sales people, police and survey takers carry identification. Ask to see it and, if
you have any doubt or question, call the company to verify the person's identity before
you permit entry. On campus, call Campus Safety at 506-4444. There is no soliciting
allowed on campus.

If someone wants to use the phone, make the call for him or her without opening the
door.

Get to know your neighbors so you can get help if necessary. Be familiar with who
is coming and going in the neighborhood.

List initials and last name only on mailbox or door. Consider not listing your address
in the phone book.

Avoid giving out information about yourself or making appointments with strangers
over the phone.

To deter theft and fencing of stolen goods, engrave or mark all valuable personal
property with your name and phone number and/or driver's license number.

On CampusThe Campus Safety Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the protection
of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Officers patrol the campus by marked vehicles
and by foot patrol.

The Campus Safety program announces to criminals that we at Daytona State are aware
of possible crime and are alert enough to report it. A criminal does not want attention.
Attention leads to prevention.

Preventative Measures: The following preventive measures will help minimize your chances
of being attacked:

If you are going out, tell someone where you are going and when you will return.

Always lock your doors, and do not lend the key. Keys can be duplicated.

Do not walk alone at night. Take a friend with you.

Stay in well-lighted areas.

If you lose a key or believe that someone has a key to your office, report this immediately
to Campus Safety.

Photocopy all important papers that you carry in your purse or wallet, including your
driver's license. Keep the photo-copy in a safe place. This information will be invaluable
if you lose your license or cards.

Don't offer a ride to any individual you don't know, even if the person claims to
be a student.

Trust your intuition. If you feel uncomfortable, you do not have to use the elevator.
Go back to an occupied office or classroom or call Campus Safety.

If you are in an elevator and someone suspicious enters, stand near the controls.
If necessary, you can press all the buttons or use the emergency alarm. The phone
in the elevator automatically dials the Campus Safety office when the button is pushed
or the handset is lifted.

On The Street Be alert. Look around you. Be aware of others on the street. Make it difficult for
anyone to take you by surprise. Women should carry a whistle on a key chain. Walk
with keys in hand. Walk or bike with others if you have a choice. Try not to go alone.

Stay on populated, well-lighted streets when you can.

If you think someone is following you, turn around and check so that you are not caught
off guard. Cross the street or change direction.

Walk or run toward people, traffic, or light. Consider shouting at the aggressor and
saying, in a loud, firm voice, "Don't follow me!" Try to find an occupied building
or business place.

If a car follows you or stops near you for directions, do not approach the car. Change
direction if you feel threatened and walk or run toward stores, a lighted house, or
other people.

Park in well-lit areas at night. Check the street before leaving the car. Park in
full view of the front of stores and houses.

Walk to your car with keys ready.

If you have a flat tire, seek help by phone or at a nearby business. Beware of someone
who instantly appears to offer help attackers often disable women's cars to make their
owners vulnerable.

Check the back seat before entering; someone could be hiding there.

Keep the car doors locked at all times, even when driving in daylight, so no one can
jump in at a red light.

Keep enough gas in your tank for emergencies.

If you are followed by another car, drive to a police station or business that has
lights on and people in it. You may not want to go directly home with someone following
you. "Driveway" robberies are becoming more common.

If your car breaks down, lift the hood, put on the flashers, and wait inside for help
with the doors locked. Ask people who stop to call the police or AAA for you. Don't
go with anyone.

Don't stop for stranded motorists. You are of greater help to them by calling the
police or sheriff.

Emergency Telephone SystemEmergency telephones with direct access to the Campus Safety operator are located
at all Daytona State campuses and in all elevators. Emergency assistance may also
be requested by dialing 911 from any of the public telephones located throughout each
campus. Each of these phone systems may be used for emergency or non-emergency reasons.
The Campus Safety operator will ask if you need assistance or help. Please remain
at the location until an officer arrives (if the situation is safe).

A person shall not possess any firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device,
or other weapon as defined in Florida Statute 790.001(13) including a razor blade or box cutter, on Daytona State College property or at a
College-sponsored event, except as authorized in support of College-sanctioned activities;
however, a person may carry a firearm:

In a case to a firearms program, class or function which has been approved in advance
by the principal or chief administrative officer of the school as a program or class
to which firearms could be carried;

Smoking PolicyDaytona State College has a tobacco-free policy. The use of tobacco products is prohibited
on all Daytona State College property, with the exception of inside a vehicle in the
parking lots. The use of vaporizers (electronic cigarettes, personal vaporizers, etc.)
is allowed on campus grounds but prohibited in all College buildings.